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Arsenal chase Udinese star

Arsenal are interested in signing Udinese midfielder Jakub Jankto, according to the player’s agent, Beppe Riso.

Riso told Sportitalia that the Gunners were sniffing around: “Arsenal like him, he’s a lover of English football, and he’s also liked by Juve, Inter and other teams. Do I see him more in the Premier League than other leagues? Yes.

“Still, he’s young, he’s 21 years old, he must be calm and he’s only thinking about Udinese.”

Who is Jakub Jankto?

A 21-year-old Czech Republic international, Jankto has just come off the back of a good campaign with Udinese.

The scorer of five goals and provider of four assists in all competitions, Jankto is mainly deployed in the centre of midfield. He also made a number of appearances on the left for Udinese and regularly supports strikers.

Jankto has developed a reputation as a good set-piece taker in Serie A